Dividing Creek duo arrested by State Police after allegedly breaking into house

COMMERCIAL TWP. — State Police here nabbed two men on Tuesday they say were clad in black and breaking into an abandoned house.

State Police at the Port Norris barracks received an anonymous call just before 10:30 p.m. reporting the alleged burglary at 870 Main St., in Dividing Creek.

After responding to the scene, State Police said they found Dividing Creek men Brian L. Parker, 18, and Franklin P. Jones III, 29, inside the house. The two men were arrested and transported to the Port Norris barracks. They are both being charged with burglary and attempted theft, authorities said.

Bail was set at $25,000 and $7,500 for Parker and Jones, respectively. Both individuals were transported and lodged at the Cumberland County Jail.